8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements
Synopsis
8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is an American experimental film directed by Hans Richter, Marcel Duchamp, and Jean Cocteau. Described by Richter as "part Freud, part Lewis Carroll" and filmed partially on the lawn of Duchamp's summer house in Southbury, Connecticut.
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Type: Clip • Published 2012-04-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Richter, Jean Cocteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Richter
- Original Score
- Robert Abramson, Douglas Townsend, John Gruen
- Original Title
- 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Richter, Jean Cocteau
Hans Richter
Robert Abramson, Douglas Townsend, John Gruen
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Richter
Writer
Hans Richter
Director
Jean Cocteau
Director
Robert Abramson
Original Music Composer
Douglas Townsend
Original Music Composer
John Gruen
Original Music Composer
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What is 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements about?
8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements is an American experimental film directed by Hans Richter, Marcel Duchamp, and Jean Cocteau. Described by Richter as "part Freud, part Lewis Carroll" and filmed partially on the lawn of Duchamp's summer house in Southbury, Connecticut.
Who directed 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?
8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements was directed by Hans Richter, Jean Cocteau.
Who stars in 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?
The principal cast of 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements includes Jean Arp, Paul Bowles, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst.
When was 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements released and how long is it?
8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8 x 8: A Chess-Sonata in 8 Movements was composed by Robert Abramson, Douglas Townsend, John Gruen.